Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are ready to fork out €65 million to sign Tottenham Hotspur mainstay James Maddison.
According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester City are interested in acquiring the services of James Maddison and they have already submitted a €65 million offer to sign the Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder. They consider him an ideal fit for Pep Guardiola’s system and believe he could play a key role in helping the team transition into the post-Kevin De Bruyne era.
Maddison made a name for himself while playing for Leicester City. His consistent performances resulted in a big-money move to Tottenham in the summer of 2023. While he had an impressive start to life in North London, injuries caused him a lot of trouble during his debut campaign.
Things haven’t been that great for Spurs this season but Maddison has certainly been one of their standout performers. He has been involved in a total of 45 matches across competitions and has contributed towards 23 goals (12 goals, 11 assists).
His impressive performances have caught the attention of Manchester City, who are on the lookout for an ideal replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian international is set to part ways with the club this summer when his contract expires, as the club have decided against offering him a new deal.
With him leaving, City want to ensure they have enough quality in their ranks to cope with his absence. They consider Maddison an ideal replacement as he has the creativity, vision as well as the finishing ability. While he prefers playing as a number ten, he is equally effective in a deeper role in midfield.
The Manchester-based club are keen on signing him and have already submitted an offer worth €65 million. They are quite serious about their pursuit and seem to be willing to do everything in their power to get a deal over the line.
While he is an ideal fit for Guardiola’s system and they have already made a compelling offer, it will be interesting to see how Tottenham respond. The North London club could certainly use the funds to strengthen other areas, but parting ways with one of their best players to a direct rival won’t be an easy decision.
Pep Reflects on Season Struggles as Young Stars Prove Their Worth
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up about his biggest regret this season—not giving his talented youngsters more playing time earlier in the campaign. Despite a recent resurgence, City’s inconsistent form has left them fighting for a top-four finish rather than defending their Premier League title.
A Season of Struggles and Reflection
The reigning champions endured a shocking mid-season slump, suffering four straight defeats in November and December before stumbling through the festive period. While they’ve steadied the ship in recent weeks—remaining unbeaten in their last six league games—Guardiola admits his loyalty to the club’s experienced stars may have cost them.
“Now I ask myself, why didn’t Nico O’Reilly play more in November, December, January? Or James McAtee?” Guardiola said ahead of City’s clash with Wolves. “I should have trusted them earlier. At the time, I thought they weren’t ready—but look at them now. They’ve shown they absolutely are.”
Youth Steps Up as Guardiola Plans for the Future
O’Reilly, 20, has been a revelation since breaking into the team, netting five crucial goals from an unfamiliar left-back role. Meanwhile, McAtee, 22, has cemented his place in midfield, proving he belongs at the highest level.
Guardiola’s shift in philosophy is clear—long-serving stars like Kevin De Bruyne (33) will depart this summer, while January signings Nico González (23), Omar Marmoush (26), and teenage talents Vitor Reis (19) and Abdukodir Khusanov (21) signal a new direction.
Lessons Learned for the Future
“This year has been a huge learning experience,” Guardiola told ESPN. “There’s never just one reason for struggles—it’s many small details, including my own mistakes. We knew a drop would come eventually, but not this steep. What we achieved over nine years was extraordinary, but now we must rebuild.”
With an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace looming and Champions League qualification within reach, City’s season could still end on a high. But Guardiola’s admission makes one thing clear: the era of relying on veterans is over—the kids are ready to take charge.
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